Cost of Living Calculator - Salt Lake City, Utah vs Lake Forest, California


The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 35.2% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $101,373 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Salt Lake City, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  19.5% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher

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